During the visit, Prof. Dr. Manfred Stoll, Head of the Department of General and Organic Viticulture, shared expert insights into the effects of climate change on wine-growing and gave an overview of current scientific approaches and research projects.
A tour of the university’s FACE research facility provided hands-on insights into modern research. Special attention was also paid to the university’s living lab and the innovative concept of agri-photovoltaics, which involves installing solar panels in a vineyard to generate electricity while grapes grow underneath. This dual use of land, known as VitiVoltaic in viticulture, is considered a very promising approach to sustainable, climate-resistant wine-growing. The visit concluded with a tasting of the university’s new non-alcoholic drink called “Grape T”, a modern interpretation of the classic grape spritz that was presented for the first time at this year’s ProWein trade fair.
The ProWein Press Trip following the ProWein trade fair has been organized by the German Wine Institute for several years and takes international media representatives on tours of various German wine-growing regions. This year’s visit to Geisenheim once again provided an important platform to add scientific perspectives and innovative solutions to the international dialogue.
